Gris Gris Satchel
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D G D
Saint John's Eve gone to see Maria on Pontchartrain
D G D
Twelve thousand black and white standing in the rain
G D Bm
Gold stars on my forehead don't need no Tarot deck
D G D
Gris Gris satchel in my hands cross around my neck
D G D
Playing spoons on a box down on St. Anne's street
D G D
Hoodoo Peppers freed a man charmed the judges seat
G D Bm
Silver dollar burned a hole cashed my last paycheck
D G D
Gris Gris satchel in my hands cross around my neck
D G D
Gris Gris satchel in my hands cross around my neck
D G D
Bonfire on Midsummer's Eve ashes on my face
D G D
You might fall in love tonight or you might fall from grace
G D Bm
Creole on the bayou paying their respects
D G D
Gris Gris satchel in my hands cross around my neck
D G D
Gris Gris satchel in my hands cross around my neck
D G D
Money on her resting place X's on the wall
D G D
Rainbow snake has shed it's skin mark the sparrow's fall
G D Bm
Free from all my burdens paid up all my debts
D G D
Gris Gris satchel in my hands cross around my neck
D G D
Gris Gris satchel in my hands cross around my neck
D G D
Gris Gris satchel in my hands cross around my neck
How to play Gris Gris Satchel
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.